• Crisis Evaluator- Mental Health

    St. Mary's Healthcare (Amsterdam, NY)


    Job Requisition: REQ3788 Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Days (3pm-11:30pm) Hours Per Week: 40 hours

     

    Hiring Range: $54,662.40 - $75,296.00

     

    The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

    Responsibilities:

    • Provides crisis intervention services in the emergency department for adults, adolescents and children

    • Performs comprehensive diagnostic assessments of patients' needs and psychosocial status.

    • Collaborates with other members of the multidisciplinary team, as appropriate, to develop treatment goals forthe patient. May participates in multidisciplinary patient care conferences discussing information obtained from patient assessments, updates, treatment plans.

    • Provides appropriate documentation of all pertinent information obtained in interviews, consultation with other healthcare professionals, referrals, contacts and supportive services provided to each patient. Completes necessary documentation and reporting in accordance with departmental standards and Federal and State regulations.

    Minimum qualifications:

    Bachelors required, Masters preferred

    Certifications / Licensure Preferred Credential(s):

    One or more of the following:

    • Counselor credentialed from the New York Board of Mental Health Practitioners obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

    • Psychologist credentialed from the New York Board of Psychology obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

    • Social Worker credentialed from the New York Board of Social Work obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

    Required Skills and Attributes

    • Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.

    • Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.

    • Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness, and compassion.

    • Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.

    • Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally.

    • Problem solving skills.

    • Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel

    • Strong organizational skills.

    • Effective interpersonal skills.

    • Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

    • Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.